Trains have a lot to offer
to savvy travelers. A story published in the June 2013 issue of The Economist covered many of the silent
but significant improvements that have been steadily made to trains over the
last decade. The article noted
"better technologies are delivering everything from improved traction,
braking and route-planning to sleek levitating trains designed to glide on air
at an astounding 310 mph." It also noted that "energy-efficiency and
safety are up, and derailments are down."
Another attraction is how
affordable it is to travel by train – alone or in combination with another mode
of transportation. For example, a Wisconsin writer found that instead of flying
directly back to Milwaukee or Appleton, he could save between $500 and $1,650
by flying to Chicago and then taking an inexpensive train the rest of the way
home.
The US isn't the only country
where economic factors such as high gas prices are impacting how people decide
to travel. According to the country's Office
of National Statistics, two out three UK families are choosing to only
travel within the country instead of going abroad. And when it comes to the
most economical way to travel within the UK, the train is the big winner. For
example, flying from London to Edinburgh costs twice as much as taking the same
route by train. What's really impressive is not only is the train the significantly
cheaper option, but at a trip time of just 4.5 hours, it's still quite fast.
Don’t let high gas prices deter
you from travel – consider alternative ways to get to your destination and have
room in your budget to splurge on a nice vacation dinner out!
About the Author: Tyler Banfield writes on a number of
subjects and business people, including marketing, social media, and Gary Crittenden.
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